The Japanese language’s lack of a definite article was definitely the cause of this cross-cultural convenience store misunderstanding.
working in Japan (Page 10)
Going to work for an anime company continues to be a terrible plan if your goal is to get rich.
Author found himself waiting on a subway platform, with the train aproaching, thinking “If I just take one little step forward, I won’t have to go to work tomorrow.”
Emotions can range from being ready to take on the world to “Man, I sure wish I was drunk right now.”
Japan has proper rules and procedures for everything, and office tea is one of the most complex.
While perseverance is a trait to be admired, there comes a point where “Suck it up, buttercup” is just terrible career advice.
Slicing wood like cheese, superhuman throwing powers, and more will make you nod in satisfaction.
With rules regarding everything from tea to elevators, some new employees think it’s all too much.
If your child has a better relationship with the robotic vacuum cleaner than with you, then you might have a problem.
Unless your definition of “almost none” is “enough to get a side job.” Then go right ahead.
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